October 15 marks the 25th anniversary of the Aviation Social Centre Limited, a subsidiary of Ghana Airports Company Ltd (GACL). The theme for the celebration is “Total Quality Life; 25 Years of Fitness, Wellness and Recreation.” The Centre, established with a mission to Promote healthy lifestyles through fitness and recreation, aspires...
Kenya Airways, has announced network adjustments in anticipation for the upcoming peak season, to ensure smoother and more efficient operations. The following are the network adjustments: Plaine Magnien, Mauritius Effective 27th October 2024, there will be an additional flight from Mauritius to Nairobi. The flights will now operate on Wednesday, Saturday and...
In a significant move towards enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability, Emirates has partnered with Etihad Clean Energy Development to launch a large-scale solar energy project at the Emirates Engineering Centre in Dubai. The signing ceremony took place at the World Green Economy Summit 2024 in the presence of Sheikh Ahmed...
From their earliest years, the brothers Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) and Orville Wright (1871-1948) displayed a rather unusual interest in the working parts of any kind of device, particularly the elaborate toys their father often brought home to them from his travels as a bishop in the United Brethren Church. They...
By Juliet ETEFE, Nairobi Kenya ([email protected]) Chief Executive Officer-Kenya Airways, Allan Kilavuka, has emphasised the urgent need for African nations to consolidate their aviation assets and unlock the sector's potential as a driver of economic growth. Drawing comparisons to Europe and Asia, Mr. Kilavuka argued that Africa should follow global...
Delta Air Lines has introduced the Airbus A330-900neo on its daily nonstop service from Accra to New York-JFK, effective October 2, 2024. This next-generation aircraft increases Delta’s seat capacity by approximately 30percent between Ghana and the United States, while elevating the customer experience with enhanced comfort. At the launch event in...
Emirates has announced several appointments across its commercial team in the Middle East and Africa, including the appointment of Saood Al Aqili as the new Country Manager for Ghana. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer, commented: "Our commercial managers have been critical to Emirates’ success in global markets, and the...
Zipline, the leader in autonomous delivery, is teaming up with the government of Nigeria to transform health access and equity by using drone delivery to improve the country’s infrastructure, positioning it to leapfrog barriers to economic growth and development. Since launching in Nigeria in 2022, Zipline’s climate-friendly and time-saving aircraft...
“If you have any questions, even five years from now, you can always call me,” said Capt. Cheri Rohlfing when chatting with a young student who aspires to be a pilot one day. This simple yet impactful gesture was seen throughout the day on September 20, as Delta hosted its...
By Muhamud WAYIGA I am immensely proud of RwandAir’s new and exciting partnership with Africa World Airlines (AWA). The partnership marks a significant step forward in our mission of strengthening Rwanda’s connectivity with Africa and other regions around the globe. The Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) between RwandAir and Africa World Airlines...